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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09

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~. A00auauy parish ID located
twenty-five miles north of New Or
leans. CovingtoE, the county site,
Il ten miles further north, in the
interior, and is delightfully."- located
on the Bogue Falia.
IMMIGRANTS.
with small amount of capital and
lair supply Of industry and perse-
vsrance. cannot possibly do better
THAI locate in our parish. The eli
mate Is as fine as any in the world.
The winters are generally mild. and
snow rarely tails. Spring opens
early in February. with blossom
On the peach and ounce trees, and
vegetation comes rapidly forward
The heat of summer is moderate.
and the unfailing breezes Of the
evening refresh man and beast after
the labors of the day.
THE SOIL.
is very productive, and admirably
adapted for raising sugar cane. cot
ton, oats, corn, rice, peanuts, etc.
The vine is indigenous, and yearly
bears large harvests of delicious
fruit. Oranges. pears. peach. plums,
ounces, figs and pecars thrive we'll.
CATTLE AND SHEEP
Craze upon our pine lands through
ont the year. and seldom are fed in
winter, thus making st. Tammany
she stock-growers' home. Farming
and stock lands can be purchased Il
rates varying fiom 81 to IS per
acre. and Government lands to
actual settlers
WATER POWER.
There is an abundance, of water
power. already improved. inviting
the attention Of manufacturers. We
lave no doubt small factory, such
as already abound in Alabama and
Georgia, for the purpose of con-
verting our cotton crop into yarn.
wcnld prove q paying investment.
FIRE CLAY
is found in abundance, as we'll as
CLAWS suitable for pottery ware Of
the very finest texture, purely white.
and free from sand or grit. Per-
sons having a practical knowledge
of such business would soon realize
g. fortune in manufacturing and
shipping such wares to the New
Orleans market.
MANUFACTURE OF GLASS.
Sand suitable for the manufacture
of glSss is also abundant all along
the banks of the Bogue Falia, above
tao town of Covingtcn. Ithas been
practically tested by Pi;tsburg
manufacturers, and found to con-
tain all the necessary properties to
produce the finest glassware.
CONVICTION.
the county site. contains about
eight hundred Inhabitants, ard is
the best business point in the par
ish. commanding much Of the trade
ofboth ST. Tammary and Washing
ton parishes. The mail from New
Orleans arrives six times q week,
overland from Slidell. via tie
Northeastern Railroad.
At present there is no mill or
soanufactory o: any kind in Coving-
ton. Building sites for marufac-
turing purposes can be had on the
most favorable terms, and every
facility will be offered for immi-
grants to this parish.
To al honest and industrious i'm.
migrants who may wish to settle in
St. J :mmany. Hearty welcome is
extended and protection ard encour-
agement guaranteed in their rcspec-
i've occupations.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09
HENRY LEWIS.
Land Office. New Orleans. La.
May 26, 1887.

May 26. 1887.
Notice is hereby given that tho follow
ing named settler he's fled notice of his
mention u make final proof in sup
port Of his clai,u, aud that said proof
xill be made before the Judge or in his
absenc 90 the Clerk Of the District Court.
At Coyincton, La, on Monday. July
10. 1887. viz:
JOHN L. BERNARD,
Who made homestead entry No. 65i9.
for the north half Of the norehcn Il
quarter, and the southeast quarter Of
the northeast quarter Of section 81.
and the north west quarter Of the north.
Yves: quarter Of section 81, township
5. south range ~ east, -. Helena merid
ian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land. Wig:
John I. Munsch. WIN. BAdon. G. w.
bradley and Luke J.. Allison, all OF
81. Iammany parish, Ia.
je4 St THos. j. rUrLER, Register.
Land Office. New Orleans. La.
Nay Is. 1887.
Notice il hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim. and that said
proof will be made before the Register
or Receiver. Mt New Orleans. La, on
Thursday. September I, 1887, viz:
CHARLOTTE ALFRED,
Widow Of Wesley Alfred. deceased.
Who made homestead entry No. 58l9.
for the southeast quarter II the north
east quarter. and northeast quarter Of
the southeast quarter Of section H.. and
scuthw@st quarter Of the northwest quar-
ter, and the northwest quarter OF the
southwest qusrter Of section -. town
ship 8. south range Is eask s. Hdsaa me
ridi0n.
lie names the following witnesses tn
prove his continuous residence upon end
cultivation Of aaid lA7d. Wig:
Raymond Crawford. Samuel B. POP
ter. Alfred Fields and F. N. Porter, all
Of st. Tammany parrish. La.
je4 St THos. j. BurLEs. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09
NOTICE.

All persons ~ishine I" purchase town
lots 1t Bossier City. Abita Springs. will
call on ]. :. Bossier. from 10 TO ~ and
from ; to o'clock Tally. at the ofics Of
Andrew Hero. II CONN sroial Place. N. o
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09
For Sale.

lots Nos. and 2. in the town e
Lswisburg. La. containing ten .cres Of
land. more or less. For further iufor-
nasion. inquire at the flkHn oflcs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09
Land Office. New Orleans. La. !,
june 4. 1887.

Notice is he-eb, given. .lat me til. =
ing named sett..t has tiled notice ~ Lis
intention to make fiLa' prcofir <nrport
Of his claim, and that said p-rof viii
b. made before tie Judge. or IN his ab-
eence the clerk Of the district court,
at Covington. La, on Saturday. July
80, 1887. viz:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09
HEADQUARTERS
FOR
4 nssericslll watches.
WALTHAM WATCH CO.

We have sold Thousands of these
Watches, and SO certain are we OF
their reliability that we agree to
take them back and refund the
money if they do not give satisiac-
ton. We have lately reduced them
A. H. ELL. E<,.~o~.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09

Restocking anil Rspairisg Of every
description. work guaranteed and
prices mo lsrats. Orders Left With wn.
Radon, Mrs. ChasL Keller. r. n. Mar
tindale. or at the shop. six miles from
CovinRton. east Of the Lee roaAs will b
promptly executed. -
ssl 3m II. ROBERT0
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09
LEROY p. BENNETT,
Land Office, New Orleans. La,
Juna C0 1897

Land Office, New Orlesns. La,
June 20. 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing nsmel settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support
II his claim. and that said proof viii be
made before the judge, or in his alb
sence the clerk OF the District Court,
at Covington. La. on Saturday. August
-, 1887, viz:
WILLIS JENKINS.
Who made Homestead entry Nc. 7015.
for the west half Of the southwest quar-
ter Of section Is. township S. south range
I ! east. ". Helena meridian.
He names the followir wi.L este, 4.
prove his coLtin uous iesi lel:- uloL
and cultivation &c W.: ] land. viz:
Harry Roberts. Harry Lloyd, Robert
Mendow and Pleas. Wilmington, all Of
St. Tsmmany parish. La
je25 Ct THos. J. BUTLER, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09
Land Office. New Orleans. La.
Nav p. 1887.

Notice in hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice Of his
intention to make final proof IN support
Of his claim, and that said proof will
be nade before che Judge or in his alb
sence the Clerk of the District Court,
at CovinRton, La. on Monday,
July Is. 1887. viz:
ALEXANDER CLELAND,
Who made homestead entry No. 1851.
for the east half of the southeast quar-
ter, and southeast quarter of the north
east quarter Of section 9. township 6,
south rage IL east. ~. Heiena meridian.
lie names til. follow ing witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
anil cultivation Of said land, viz:
Samuel +. Davis, Herman Schultz.
Charles Davis and julius Fisher, all of
It. Tammany parish. La.
my2S Ct THos. j. BUTLER, Register.
L md Office, New Orleans. La,
june 20. 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing nsmesl settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the judge, or in his absence
the clerk OF the District Court. ut Cow
inston. La. on Saturday. August -.
1851. viz:
LEROY p. BENNETT,
Who made Homestead Entry No. 7045.
for the northwest quarter Of the south
east quarter, southwest quarter Of the
northeast quarter, and southeast narter
Of the northwest quarter Of section 81.
township 5. south range 10 east, y. lie
lenn meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz:
John Reed. Adoiph BALKAN. Robert
Bennett ana X. Boutwell,, all Of st. Tam.
many parish. LIN.
ie256t THos J. BurLE~. Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09

JOSEPH A. REID,
AfrOsNgY AND Couusu.Los-Ar.LAW
COvIN0TON. LA.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-07-09
Land Office. New Orleans. La, /
May 81. 1887.

Land Office, New Orleans. La, !
May 81. 1887.
Notice is hereby Civ en- that the fol-
lowing named settler has iilel patire -
his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim. and that snil
proof will he made before the Judge. a,
in his absence the Clerk oil tn e District
Conrt. at Covincton, La, on Thursday.
July II, 1897. viz:
HENRY LEWIS.
Who made homestead entry No. 55.S.
for the north half Of the north east
quarter Of section 4. township s, soul,,
and east half OF the southeast quarte r
Of section 81. township Z. south range
"A east, ~. Helena meridian.
He names the following with esses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz:
Edward WEIGH. J. ii. Cmwford, John
J. Kennedy aud rhos. Crawford. all OF
st. TalnmxIy parish. La.
my2S st yHos- J. BUTLER. Register.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-08-08
PERSONAL.

BILLY McGLoRY, the New York dive
Keeper, has turned missionary.
REV. w. D. G. KEITER, OF Allentown, has
accepted the pastorate Of the West Bethlehem
evangelical Lutheran church.
JESSE GRANT, Q son Of the general. WA
severely injured On the thigh by Q lightning
stroke 1t East Lyme, Conn, q few DAYS
ago.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT has bought n
share In the Gati9nani's Messenger in Paris,
and IL transforming 1t into . wide Y AXE
American newspaper.
CAPTAIN F. L. CURTIS, brother OF Madame
Oenorest Of New York, died on SUNDAY at
Staunton, Va, from injuries received in the
Chesapeake & Ohio wreck last Thursday.
CHIEF ENGINEER GEORGE w. MELVILLE
mas been appointed by the president q head
OF the bureau OF steam engineering in the
nasy department., vice Charles H. Loring,
AMOS REED, st one time acting governor
OF Utah, died suddenly on Sunday at his
nome. near Branchvila Nd, aged 81 years.
ne was appointed secretary OF Utah in 1864,
governor part of the time
DANIEL X. WoLFF, Of Chsmbersbury,
says he - the first commercial traveller who
ever went on the road. In 1874 be came 70
fhilsdelPhia - Q salesman for the dry goods
house OF Dunton, Gemmil & Co. "Trade
was dull that year." Gays Mr.. Wolf, land l
suggested to the hrm the idea of sending
some one out among the country merchants
todrum up trade. But who will he the drum.
mer !! asked one OF the firm. Il will,' re-
piied, and they sent me out That wss the
origin OF the term drummer by which all
travelling statesmen are now known.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-08-08
The Crops ana weather.

The weather crop bulletin OF the United
states signal office says that reports Tor the
week ending August b indicare that the
weather has been favorable In the wee. DOR.
lion OF the cotton region, from Central Ala.
oama To Texas; but from Alabama east " ard
resulting In injury to growing cotton IN the
lowIands. Numerous showers occurred In
Minnesota, Dakota. lows, Nebraska North.
Ing the condition OF growing crops I'M those
sections, but the drought continues In the
corn states east OF the Mississippi, resulting
IN serious injury to oil growing crops TIE
weather in rev England and the Middle
Atlantic states In generally reported a.
unfavorsble, the wet weather re,arding hsr-
vest and injuring: grain, hay and potatoes
near the onsst, while the conc itiOns are re-.
ported q favorable for corn in these districls
An excess OF sunshine and temper allure,
combined with sslight excess OF rainfall, in
kentucky and Tennessee during the past
week, has probsbiy improved the condition Of
the tobacco crop.
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aesres Al lcalyna,


It b said that Henry George and his
llsutenants want 70 put the Socialists Of
New York out Of their party. George
should b consistent. His doctrines tend
70 Socialism and he should not dispise
Socialistic support. Mr.. George has also q
bitter antagonist in John Swinton, who Is
one Of the foremost labor leaders in New
York. Between these two strifes that
have been stirred up, the outlook for the
George -McGlynn crowd is not very prcmis.
ing.
Some months ago it was thought that
Henry George would be an important
factor in the next presidential contest. He
polled 6s,O 900 votes for mayor last Novem-
Der. 1t is doubtful now If he could poll
$500. DR.. McGlynn has ceased to attract
attention, and in order to keep up interest
In the Land and Labor party, Rev. Dr.
Currsn is being dragged into the public
notice. But such ephemeral efforts cannot
be successful in long fastening the public
mind upon these people. Henry George
and DR.. McGlynn do not represent the
great laboring interest Of the county, and
the former will soon find themselves a
party without following.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-08-08
Two Deaths In Wsss Chester

Saturday morning MIRA DR.. Richardson,
oldest daughter OF Judge Wsddell, died in
West Chester after an illness OF about two
weekA She was = most estimable lady and
enjoyed large circle Of sdmiring friends.
who will long regret and mourn her demise.
mel marriage to Or. Richardson took place at
the residence OF her father In tina, boroush
about one year ago and was Q brill liant social
occasion. The judge and other members OF
the family feel the loss 70 degree not to be
described.
Halliday Jackson, . prominent member OF
the society OF Friends in West Chester, died
OF dysentery, aged about seventy years. He
was most exemplary citizen and Oh loved
qoite an extended notoriety for his arith.
metical, astronomical and botanical training.
About two years ago he sPsnt several mont tbs
on the coast OF Florida In behalf OF the latter
science and most OF bis valuable contributions
10 tnis department OF knowisdss has been
suddsnly cut short by his unlocked -fOr
death.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-08-08
Arranging For the Dsmocrs,ic Couvsn,,o,

Arranging For the Democratic Convsntios.
At Allentown the local COMMITTEES having
In charge the Arrangements for the Demo.
cratic state convention ON the last day OF
august nave matters In good shape, and
every effort will be made to provide tor the
comfort and entertainment Of delegates. can.
o,ossss and their friends. The convention
WI. ~n meet under more favorable auspices
sSsn snsn did the one Of 1854 st this plsos since
tnen the magnificent Music hall m, nssn
erected. 1t u large and Wsii sdso,sS ~. ~
Puiposes OF deliberate body. The hotel
Iecilltles nave oeen enlarged and vastly i'm.
proved In the last three ysarS the new kots,
Allen, one Of the finest in the state. .lons
being able to comfortably provide for ssys""I
hundred guSstA Many Of the room. A. Inc
leading hotels have been engaged. QUITE :
nlmbsr OF citizsns, irrespective Of party
smlistions, will probably entertain pr0mi.
nent Democrats during the convention. The
Allentown band, IN Organization with more
than . state reputation, hes been engaged to
furnish the music.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-08-08
The Camp at Mount Gretna.

Considering the proximity Of the camp
Of the state militia, and the imposing dis
play that is made dsily in parade and drill,
g appears little strange that Lancaster
dOes not show moro interest in it. 1t is
not often in these peaceful days that an
opportunity is spresented Of witnessing eight
thousand troops man9uvring and drilling,
md tho accounts of the first day in camp
prove that the Pennsylvania militia are
not merely playing soldier. They are
being worked up to the limit Of endurance
and 1t Is the evident intention of General
Hsrtranft and his subordinates, to cram
al the military training in the ten days of
camp life that the citizen soldier can
stand.
This Is highly commendable resolution
and may help to change the character of
many Of the organizations which have
been little better than social clubs mas.
queradiDg under the name of soldiers. The
state pays for an armed force and the
state should have the genuine article.
Since the Pittsburg riots rudely awakened
% to full appreciation Of the importance
Of disciplined militia, there has been
steady improvement in the organization of
the state troops and to-day Pennsylvania
b justly proud Of them. But much re,
mains to be done before we can confidently
rely on them to support law and order in
sudden and dangerous emergencies or sus-
tain the national government in the event
OF foreign war.
Lancaster should be represented in the
thousands now visiting Mount Gretns, and
the little army there on drill will furnish
military pageant we'll worth the visit; for
though but half trained militia. they are
we'll armed and equipped and are in the
hands Of competent officers.
.T'were worth ten years Of peaceful life,
Ono RlAnce at their array |"
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a epsf OvRs AfLARflO.
rhs Psmpsm nzhibsssoa Parsty WrscssA.
Lsesee 0e %, 600.


rhs rempsu Bshibsuoa Psrsy Wrschsd.
Lssses oi %. 900.
Al Atlantic City, the storm saturday even.
ine proved to be rather disostroua IL swept
the coast in such way that oil the yachts
had 70 skim for the shore hen Sooy wae out
in Quay's old Tiliie Covert when the gale
caught him. He dropped sail and downed
anchor immediately. He wss over the CAs
sandra wreck at the time, and was sdmiring
two sheephead and large drum fish brought
up By his own line He made for inside the
Ssr :. quick as - s.esy sSuid ID, ls, s him, How
On the land end the "1.sst Days Of Pom
peit" display suffered the most 1t Was ex.
pected that the biggest crowd Of the season
would be present The attractions included
Q portrait Of President Lincoln, "Jumbo,"
"Flying Pigeons" the "kainbow Wheel"
and the "Fairy Fountain" all in fire, but
there Was no fra The storm came from the
northwest. 1t tore away the fences on New
lava Of Vesuvius and sent the temple Of Isis
topping down without the aid of human
banda There was electricity enough In the
elements TO present miniature exhibition OF
"The Last Days Of Atlantic City," but still
there was only loss OF $500. Manhattan
responded with the words that hfty workmeu
we're engaged to he there in the morning to
start the rebuilding % that there would he
no delay In the Pompeii exhibition Of Mon
day evening.
Down on the beach there was Wild excite
ment Philadelphia lady whom one Of the
Parker brothers rescued II ve year ago tainted
away. While the guards ran TO her, and with
the assistance of some ladies brought her to
consciousness, one Of the Parker boats wAs
smashed into atomS Mike Bradford was
leisurely pulling the oars, but he had to pull
for his own life this time. A bolt OF light
ming burned of his row locks, but he got
ashore in safety. There wss some other
damage to property, but no loss OF liie
George Hetzel and James Clary, proprietors
Of pavilion on the Board walk, were stunned
BY the lightning.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-08-08
Irish Ns,,ona ns,s stoned By or.nssmsn.

A party Of Nationalist members Of the
Order OF Foresters, OF Belfast, Ireland, went
to Portrush on Sunday on two special trains.
They were met ct the Portrush station by .
crowd Of Orsngemen, aud Q sharp fight
ensued, bottles and stones being used -
missiles. All OF the decent Inhabitants and
the English and American tourists who hap.
pened to be in the town took refuge In houses
The disturbance was finally quelled by the
police
While returning to Belfast the Nation alists
were stoned all along the line by Orangemen,
rush. Nearly all the windows OF the trains
were broken. The NstionAlists replied with
bottles and pistols A youth who was stand
ing on bridge At Bsllymena station when
the trains passed was shot, and has since
died. Presbyterian minister and youth
were wounded at Ballymena When the
trains arrived at Belfast there was further
trouble, but the police soon restored order.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-08-08
Davis and Curtin.

Mr.. Jefferson Davis, in letter to the
New York World, says, referring to the
Wilkesbarre letter that appeared in the
World Of the 18th regarding the Curtin
controversy:
It thereby appears that Gov. Curtin re-.
ss'id g. To,sa ~ sSsRss ssSRS;:op from
velease irom the Pennsylvsnis penitentiary
q . notorious convict, that hs might be
INT over the lines for Q specific pur.
posA" On this and other like repre-
s,sesssaons y appsars that an order was
oeo ~ the governor for the release
@ me convict It 10 not shown that the gov
osnoe knew OF thought proper to inquire for
49, spe@al eesvios the general OF the army
0qenso convicted criminal that the fsct
encush % secure compliance With the sppii
onsooo. T0en average mind intent upon Wbon.
osahao waSfare' tbs question would nsiuraIiv
I've asisen, ior whas propsr duty with the
= ths shssnos Of informstio0 on tnSt nin,
= OAght heve bssn reasonably supposed that
~ eSPooide purpose" Was TO do an scs WHOM
= eoo5d1es worthy OF the name would nos psr.
11n. Assassination might readily have been
ooppono0 70 b. such "sPsctno purpose" ana
~ application for release have been post
pnasd lo9 further information aud refused
uolooo Is should - oo0h - would justify
eoopaiapcs by bringing the "purposs" with.
- the pale Of "hoaofable warfare"
There Il nothing strange In the use of
~ words for "speci6c purpose" This
convict was probably especially qualified
u his relstions In the South to render val.
eahss service - spy, and the war depart.
Dent would certainly not have hesitated to
- fos ths release Of any one who could
hevs ben oe NO to It in such . capacity.
rev wni seree with Mr.. Davis in the
epanioa that the ~ Of the words speciHc
'pnspeee should have suggested to Cover.
- CaEttn tor, - b puts It, to an aver.
- 1isd intent upon honorable warfare. ny
- ~ purposs was asaaasination,
- would eesm that inquest for IN az.
eAoassee OF ths tsgm specific purposs
sen nAfhee hsvs indicated Q mind In
49, tneNseo q warfare readily aasooisted
e1Dsk wiGA dlshoaosAhls Asthods.